Human Remains Quiz 1

Estimate the approximate time of death for the following situation:

A body was found exhibiting rigor throughout the entire body.

• 2 - 6 Hours
• 8 Hours
• 12 Hours
• 12 - 15 Hours

Estimate the approximate time of death for the following situation:

A body was found with no evidence of rigor.

• 2 - 6 Hours
• 8 Hours
• Less than 2 Hours
• Less than 1 Hour

Estimate the approximate time of death for the following situation:

A body was found exhibiting rigor in the chest, arms, face, and neck

• 2 - 6 Hours
• At least 6 Hours
• 12 Hours
• 36 to 48 Hours

Estimate the approximate time of death for the following situation:

A body was discovered with most muscles relaxed, except for the face.

• 2 - 6 Hours
• 12 Hours
• More than 15 Hours
• More than 36 Hours

The cooling of the body after death.

• Autolysis

• Algor Mortis

• Liver Mortis

Rigor mortis means

• Death stiffness
• Death color
• Death bloat
• Death heat

What are functions of the skeleton?

• Protection
• Blood cell production
• Movement
• All of these

Which of these is an irregular bone(s)?

• Pelvis
• Humerus
• Phalanges
• Tarsals

Which graph best shows the procession of rigor mortis?

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Estimate the TOD based on the following information: 

The victim was found in a snow bank alongside a road. His body is rigid. (*What affect do cold temperatures have?)

• 12 Hours
• At Least 12 Hours
• Unable to determine 
• 36 - 48 Hours